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Wrobell Family History

Wrobell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wrobel, Rosell, Rowell, Robel, Trowell, Rodell, Woodell, Browell

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Where is the Wrobell family from?

You can see how Wrobell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrobell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wrobell family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wrobell's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Wrobell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrobell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Wrobell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrobell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Wrobell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Wrobell. For the veterans among your Wrobell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrobell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wrobell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wrobell in 1963 was 86, and 91 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrobell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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